Young man shot near Franklin High School

A man was shot Friday afternoon near McClintock Avenue South and South Byron Street, about a block from Franklin High School. (Google Maps)

A man in his 20s was shot once in the chest Friday about a block from Franklin High School in South Seattle.

Several people called 911 about 12:20 p.m. after hearing at least a half-dozen gunshots near McClintock Avenue South and South Byron Street. Witnesses also told police they saw a man lying on the ground.

The victim was shot once in the chest and rushed to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Both Franklin and nearby John Muir Elementary were on lock down and later moved to shelter-in-place. Both were released on time.

“Following the shooting, officers were searching for an Asian or Hispanic man, between 15-16 years old, wearing a blue jacket and backpack,” department spokesman Jonah Spangenthal-Lee said.

Detectives were told the suspect or suspects jumped into a car and fled after the shooting. Staff at Franklin was notified. A district spokeswoman was not available immediately after the shooting.